Kitchen air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides a kitchen air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances. The kitchen air conditioner comprises a shell, an evaporator assembly and a water pan. The evaporator assembly and the water pan are both arranged in the shell. The water pan is arranged below the evaporator assembly, and the water pan is configured to collect condensate water of the evaporator assembly; the bottom of the water pan is provided with a protruding structure right opposite to the dripping area of the evaporator assembly. According to the water pan, in the water receiving process, bounce and sputtering generated when water drops impact the pan bottom can be reduced, then the water drops are prevented from being splashed out of the water pan, cleanliness of the interior of an air conditioner and the kitchen environment is kept, and the user experience is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, in particular to a kitchen air conditioner. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the increasing improvement of living quality, the kitchen, as an indispensable part of family life, its environmental comfort is also increasingly valued. The kitchen air conditioner not only can realize the function of extracting oil smoke, but also can realize the adjustment of the kitchen temperature, and gradually enters the public view.

[0003] In the related art, the kitchen air conditioner includes an evaporator, a water collecting tray and a fan. The water collecting tray is used to collect the condensate water generated by the evaporator, and the fan is used to blow cold air outward. However, in the related art, during the water collecting process of the water collecting tray, the dripping water is easy to splash to the outside of the water collecting tray, and the hygiene inside the kitchen air conditioner is poor. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The present application provides a kitchen air conditioner to solve the technical problem that the dripping water is easy to splash to the outside of the water collecting tray during the water collecting process of the water collecting tray, and the hygiene inside the kitchen air conditioner is poor.

[0005] Embodiments of the present application provide a kitchen air conditioner, comprising a shell, an evaporator assembly and a water collecting tray; the evaporator assembly and the water collecting tray are both arranged in the shell;

[0006] The water collecting tray is arranged below the evaporator assembly, and the water collecting tray is configured to collect the condensate water of the evaporator assembly.

[0007] The bottom of the water collecting tray has a convex structure opposite to the dripping water area of the evaporator assembly.

[0008] In this way, on the one hand, the bottom structure with the convex structure can effectively disperse the kinetic energy of the condensate water when it falls. This design reduces the rebound and splash of the water droplets when they hit the bottom, thereby preventing water from splashing out of the water collecting tray and maintaining the cleanliness of the inside of the air conditioner and the kitchen environment. On the other hand, it helps to guide the condensate water to flow along a specific path and quickly collect at the drain port, shortens the path of the condensate water flow, reduces the residence time of the condensate water on the bottom, and improves the drainage efficiency. On the other hand, it can also increase the structural strength of the water collecting tray, which can withstand repeated water droplet impact without deformation, and improve the durability of the water collecting tray.

[0009] In an implementable embodiment, the bottom of the evaporator assembly has a recessed structure, and the recessed structure forms the dripping water area of the evaporator assembly.

[0010] The shape of the cross section of the convex structure is matched with the shape of the cross section of the recessed structure.

[0011] In this way, the drip area formed by the concave structure is used to collect condensed water, preventing water droplets from accumulating on other parts of the evaporator assembly, thereby reducing the risk of icing or corrosion; in addition, the convex structure is adapted to the shape of the cross section of the concave structure, ensuring close combination between the two and improving the sealing performance.

[0012] In an implementable embodiment, the projected area of the concave structure on the plane of the bottom of the water pan is greater than the area of the convex structure.

[0013] In this way, the larger concave structure can effectively capture and buffer the kinetic energy of water droplets, and the smaller convex structure helps to ensure that water droplets are subjected to minimal interference when entering the water pan, thereby reducing the possibility of water droplets bouncing and splashing.

[0014] In an implementable embodiment, the convex structure is integrally formed with the water pan; and / or, in the longitudinal cross section of the kitchen air conditioner, the cross-sectional shape of the convex structure includes any one of a conical shape, a hemispherical shape, a truncated cone shape, or a streamlined shape.

[0015] In this way, the integrally formed design helps to simplify the manufacturing process, reduce assembly steps, improve the strength and durability of the overall structure of the water pan, and prolong the service life of the water pan; the different shapes of the cross section of the convex structure can effectively reduce the bouncing and dispersion of water droplets when they hit, further reducing the risk of water droplet splashing and maintaining the cleanliness and dryness of the interior of the kitchen air conditioner.

[0016] In an implementable embodiment, the water pan includes a side wall of the pan surrounding the periphery of the bottom of the pan, the side wall of the pan extending from the bottom of the pan to part of the side of the evaporator assembly;

[0017] The side wall of the pan is arranged obliquely with respect to the plane of the bottom of the pan in the direction from the bottom of the water pan to the opening of the water pan.

[0018] In this way, the obliquely arranged side wall of the pan helps to guide the condensed water to flow towards the bottom of the water pan, reducing the residence time of the condensed water on the side wall of the pan and improving the collection efficiency of the condensed water; in addition, the oblique design is beneficial to increasing the structural strength and stability of the water pan, and can better withstand the water flow impact from the evaporator assembly and external vibrations, thereby prolonging the service life of the water pan.

[0019] In an implementable embodiment, the water pan is tapered in the direction from the bottom of the pan to the opening of the pan.

[0020] Or, the water pan is flared from the bottom of the pan to the pan opening; wherein the water pan further comprises a water baffle, one end of the water baffle is connected to the edge of the pan opening of the water pan, the other end of the water baffle extends to the center of the pan of the water pan, and the water baffle blocks at least part of the pan opening.

[0021] In this way, the flared design can concentrate the flow of condensed water to the bottom of the pan, reduce the spread of water, and improve the collection efficiency of water; the flared design can increase the collection area of condensed water, especially when the water flow is large, which helps to quickly collect and guide the water flow; the design of the water baffle can effectively block the splashing and overflow of water droplets during the flow.

[0022] In an implementable embodiment, the bottom edge of the water pan is provided with a flow guide groove, the end of the flow guide groove is provided with a drain opening, and the flow guide groove is configured to guide the flow of condensed water to the drain opening of the water pan.

[0023] In this way, the condensed water can be quickly discharged, reducing the residence time of the condensed water in the pan bottom and improving the discharge efficiency of the condensed water.

[0024] In an implementable embodiment, the bottom of the water pan is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the bottom is provided with a drain opening, wherein the drain opening is located at the lowest position of the bottom in the height direction of the shell.

[0025] In this way, the use of gravity ensures that the condensed water can be quickly and effectively discharged, reduces the residence time of the condensed water in the pan bottom, and reduces the risk of condensed water overflow, keeping the inside of the air conditioner dry and clean.

[0026] In an implementable embodiment, a water tank is further included, the water tank is located below the water pan in the height direction of the kitchen air conditioner, the water tank is in communication with the water pan, and the water outlet of the water tank is in communication with the outside of the shell.

[0027] In this way, the provision of the water tank provides additional condensed water storage space, so that the system can effectively collect and store more condensed water in the case of high humidity or long time operation, reducing the need for frequent drainage and improving the operation efficiency of the system; the design of the water tank below the water pan utilizes the effect of gravity to ensure that the water flows naturally into the water tank, further reducing the risk of water overflow and leakage.

[0028] In an implementable embodiment, the bottom of the water pan is lower at one end near the water tank than at the other end away from the water tank.

[0029] In this way, the condensed water can flow naturally to the low end, i.e. the end close to the water tank, under the action of gravity. This natural drainage reduces the retention of condensed water on the water pan and prevents water from overflowing or accumulating.

[0030] The present application provides a kitchen air conditioner, comprising a shell, an evaporator assembly and a water pan configured to collect condensed water of the evaporator assembly, the bottom of the water pan having a convex structure opposite to a drip zone of the evaporator assembly. The water pan of the present application helps to reduce the rebound and splashing of the dripping water when it hits the bottom of the pan during water collection, thereby preventing the dripping water from splashing out of the water pan, keeping the interior of the air conditioner and the kitchen environment clean, and improving the user experience.

[0031] In addition to the technical problems solved by the present application, the technical features constituting the technical solutions and the beneficial effects brought by these technical features described above, other technical problems solved by the kitchen air conditioner provided by the present application, other technical features included in the technical solutions and the beneficial effects brought by these technical features will be further described in detail in the specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0033] Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the kitchen air conditioner provided by the present application is shown in the following figure;

[0034] Figure 2 The internal structural schematic diagram of the kitchen air conditioner provided by the present application is shown in the following figure;

[0035] Figure 3 The exploded schematic diagram of the side plate of the shell of the kitchen air conditioner provided by the present application is shown in the following figure;

[0036] Figure 4 The structural schematic diagram of the evaporator assembly, the water pan and the water tank of the kitchen air conditioner provided by the present application is shown in the following figure;

[0037] Figure 5 The assembly structural schematic diagram of the water pan and the evaporator assembly of the kitchen air conditioner provided by the present application is shown in the following figure;

[0038] Figure 6 The structural schematic diagram of the kitchen air conditioner provided by the present application when the water pan is flared and the water baffle is installed is shown in the following figure;

[0039] Figure 7 A structure schematic view of the water pan of the kitchen air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure;

[0040] Figure 8 A cross-sectional schematic view of the water pan and the evaporator assembly of the kitchen air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure;

[0041] Figure 9 A structure schematic view of the water pan of the kitchen air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure;

[0042] Figure 10 A structure schematic view of the water pan and the water tank of the kitchen air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0043] Explanation of reference signs:

[0044] 100 - shell; 110 - front panel; 120 - side panel; 130 - top panel; 140 - back panel;

[0045] 210 - evaporator assembly; 211 - recessed structure; 212 - first evaporator unit; 213 - second evaporator unit;

[0046] 310 - water pan; 311 - pan side wall; 312 - protruding structure; 313 - water baffle; 314 - pan bottom; 315 - pan opening; 320 - water tank; 330 - drain pump; 340 - drain pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] In the related art, the kitchen air conditioner includes an evaporator, a water pan and a fan, the water pan is used to collect the condensate water generated by the evaporator, and the fan is used to blow cold air outward. However, in the related art, during the water collection process, the water droplets are easy to splash to the outside of the water pan, and the hygiene inside the kitchen air conditioner is poor.

[0048] In view of the above technical problems, the embodiment of the present application provides a kitchen air conditioner, which includes a shell, an evaporator assembly and a water pan, the pan bottom of the water pan has a protruding structure opposite to a water droplet area of the evaporator assembly. The water pan of the present application helps to reduce the rebound and splash of the water droplets when impacting the pan bottom during the water collection process, thereby preventing the water droplets from splashing out of the water pan, maintaining the cleanliness of the air conditioner inside and the kitchen environment, and improving the user experience,

[0049] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0050] Referring to Figures 1 to 4 As shown in FIG. 1, the embodiments of the present application provide a kitchen air conditioner, which includes a housing 100, an evaporator assembly 210, and a water pan 310. The evaporator assembly 210 and the water pan 310 are both disposed in the housing 100. For example, the housing 100 includes a front panel 110, a top panel 130, and a plurality of side panels 120 connected end to end.

[0051] In the embodiments of the present application, the material of the housing 100 is not limited. For example, the housing 100 can be made of stainless steel, which has good corrosion resistance and heat resistance, and is easy to clean and maintain; or the housing 100 can be made of aluminum alloy, which is light and has good corrosion resistance and heat conduction performance, which can help dissipate heat. The embodiments of the present application are not limited in this regard.

[0052] In the embodiments of the present application, the water pan 310 is disposed below the evaporator assembly 210, and the water pan 310 is configured to collect the condensed water of the evaporator assembly 210. In this way, the water pan 310 can quickly collect the condensed water of the evaporator assembly 210, prevent water droplets from falling into other parts of the air conditioning system, and ensure that other components of the system are not affected by the condensed water.

[0053] In the embodiments of the present application, the shape of the water pan 310 is not limited. For example, the shape and size of the water pan 310 can be determined according to the size of the evaporator assembly 210 and the expected flow of condensed water; in addition, the material of the water pan 310 is not limited. For example, the water pan 310 can be made of plastic, which is light and corrosion-resistant, and the plastic material is easy to shape. The embodiments of the present application are not limited in this regard.

[0054] In the embodiments of the present application, the shape of the evaporator assembly 210 is not limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the evaporator assembly 210 can include two groups of first evaporator units 212 and second evaporator units 213 arranged side by side, and the longitudinal section of the first evaporator units 212 and the second evaporator units 213 is in the shape of a V. The first evaporator units 212 and the second evaporator units 213 are usually attached with fins, which increase the heat exchange surface area and help improve the heat transfer efficiency between air and refrigerant. Figures 5 to 8

[0055] The working principle of the evaporator assembly 210 is as follows: the refrigerant enters the coil under the action of the compressor, and when the air passes through the evaporator assembly 210, the heat in the air is absorbed by the refrigerant, the refrigerant evaporates after absorbing heat, becomes gaseous, and the air is cooled. In the heat exchange process, the moisture in the air will condense on the surface of the fins to form condensed water. The V-shaped design helps to guide the condensed water to flow to the water pan 310.

[0056] ​To avoid the problem that the water droplets are easily splashed outside the water receiving tray 310 during the water receiving process, in the embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 5 to 8 the bottom 314 of the water receiving tray 310 has a protruding structure 312 opposite to the water droplet area of the evaporator assembly 210.

[0057] In the embodiments of the present application, the water droplet area is a specific area at the bottom of the evaporator assembly 210, which is designed to collect and guide the condensed water. During the operation of the evaporator assembly 210, condensed water is generated due to the condensation of moisture in the air when it is cooled, and the condensed water naturally falls into the water droplet area.

[0058] The shape of the water droplet area is not limited. For example, the water droplet area can be a concave area, or in order to better guide the water flow, the water droplet area can be designed in a funnel shape with a small hole or opening at the bottom directly opposite to the protruding structure 312 of the water receiving tray 310, or the surface of the water droplet area can be designed to be inclined to guide the condensed water to a specific drainage point by gravity. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0059] In the embodiments of the present application, the shape of the protruding structure 312 is not limited. For example, the protruding structure 312 can be a convex hull. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0060] In this way, on the one hand, the design of the protruding structure 312 can effectively disperse the kinetic energy of the condensed water when it falls, which reduces the rebound and splashing of the water droplets when they hit the bottom, thereby preventing water from splashing out of the water receiving tray 310 and maintaining the cleanliness of the inside of the air conditioner and the kitchen environment; on the other hand, it helps to guide the condensed water to flow along a specific path, quickly collect to the drainage port, shorten the path of the condensed water flow, reduce the residence time of the condensed water on the bottom, and improve the drainage efficiency; on the other hand, it also can increase the structural strength of the water receiving tray 310, which can withstand repeated water droplet impact without deformation, and improve the durability of the water receiving tray 310.

[0061] In addition, in the embodiments of the present application, the protruding structure 312 is designed to be opposite to the water droplet area, which helps to ensure that the condensed water can accurately fall to the designated position of the water receiving tray 310, reduces the splashing and overflow of the condensed water, and improves the efficiency of collecting the condensed water.

[0062] In an implementable embodiment, as shown in Figures 5 to 8 the bottom of the evaporator assembly 210 can have a recessed structure 211, which forms the water droplet area of the evaporator assembly 210. In this way, the recessed structure 211 provides a special area to collect the condensed water, which helps to ensure that the condensed water is guided to a specific area, reduces the risk of water overflow, and improves the safety performance of the inside of the kitchen air conditioner.

[0063] In the embodiments of the present application, as shown inFigures 5 to 8 As shown, the shape of the protruding structure 312 is adapted to the shape of the recessed structure 211.

[0064] It should be noted that the shape adaptation can be described from two directions.

[0065] For example, from the structure of the water pan 310 itself, the water pan 310 is located at the bottom of the evaporator assembly 210, and the length extension direction of the protruding structure 312 is the same as that of the recessed structure 211. Thus, when a transverse section is taken, the shape of the transverse section of the protruding structure 312 is adapted to that of the recessed structure 211.

[0066] For example, from the overall structure of the kitchen air conditioner, the water pan 310 and the evaporator assembly 210 are both located in the kitchen air conditioner, and along the longitudinal section of the kitchen air conditioner, i.e., when a vertical section is taken, the shape of the longitudinal section of the protruding structure 312 is adapted to that of the recessed structure 211. This embodiment is not limited in this regard.

[0067] In this way, the shape adaptation of the recessed structure 211 and the protruding structure 312 can achieve close combination between the two, reduce the risk of condensate leakage, and improve the sealing performance. In addition, the design of the shape adaptation can increase the connection stability between the components and reduce the dislocation or loosening caused by vibration or external force. Moreover, the shape adaptation can optimize the flow path of the condensate, so that the liquid can flow into the drip area more quickly and effectively.

[0068] In an implementable embodiment, the projected area of the recessed structure 211 on the plane where the bottom of the water pan 310 is located is greater than the area of the protruding structure 312.

[0069] It should be noted that the projected area refers to the area covered by the projection of a three-dimensional object on a certain plane. In this way, when viewed vertically downward from above, the projection of the recessed structure 211 on the plane where the bottom of the water pan 310 is located covers a larger area, i.e., the actual size of the recessed structure 211 is larger.

[0070] In this way, the larger recessed structure 211 can effectively capture and buffer the kinetic energy of water droplets, and by increasing the projected area of the recessed structure 211, the flow of condensate to the drip area can be effectively guided. The smaller protruding structure 312 helps to ensure that the water droplets are subjected to minimal interference when entering the water pan 310, thereby reducing the possibility of water droplet rebound and splashing.

[0071] In an implementation, the protruding structure 312 is integrally formed with the water pan 310. In this regard, the protruding structure 312 and the water pan 310 can be formed by any suitable method. For example, when the water pan 310 is made of plastic, the protruding structure 312 and the water pan 310 can be integrally formed by injection molding. In this regard, the integrally formed design can simplify the manufacturing process, reduce the assembly steps, improve the strength and durability of the overall structure of the water pan 310, and prolong the service life of the water pan 310.

[0072] In the embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the protruding structure 312 is not limited.

[0073] For example, in the longitudinal cross-section of the kitchen air conditioner, the cross-sectional shape of the protruding structure 312 can be conical; or the cross-sectional shape of the protruding structure 312 can be hemispherical; or the cross-sectional shape of the protruding structure 312 can be frustoconical. Alternatively, the cross-sectional shape of the protruding structure 312 can be streamlined.

[0074] It should be noted that the streamline is used to describe the path of fluid flow, and the streamline refers to the tangent trajectory of the velocity vector of each point in the fluid at a certain instant, that is, the path of the fluid particles. In fact, the direction of the streamline of the streamlined shape is not limited. For example, the direction of the streamline can extend from the front panel 110 to the back panel 140; or the direction of the streamline can extend from the back panel 140 to the front panel 110. In this embodiment, the direction of the streamline is not limited.

[0075] In this way, the different shapes of the cross section of the protruding structure 312 can effectively reduce the rebound and dispersion of water droplets when impacting, further reduce the risk of water droplets splashing, and maintain the cleanliness and dryness of the interior of the kitchen air conditioner.

[0076] In an implementation, as shown in Figure 9 The water pan 310 includes a pan side wall 311 surrounding the periphery of the pan bottom 314, and the pan side wall 311 extends from the pan bottom 314 to part of the side of the evaporator assembly 210. In this way, the extension of the pan side wall 311 to part of the side of the evaporator assembly 210 can provide additional support and stability, help fix the evaporator assembly 210, and reduce the impact of vibration or movement on the system.

[0077] In this regard, the pan side wall 311 is arranged to be inclined in the direction from the pan bottom 314 of the water pan 310 to the pan opening 315 of the water pan 310, and relative to the plane in which the pan bottom 314 is located. In this regard, the inclined direction and the inclined angle of the pan side wall 311 are not limited. They can be set according to the actual structure.

[0078] In this way, the inclined side wall 311 of the tray helps to guide the condensed water to flow to the bottom of the water tray 310, reduces the residence time of the condensed water on the side wall 311 of the tray, and improves the collection efficiency of the condensed water. In addition, the inclined design is beneficial to increase the structural strength and stability of the water tray 310, and can better withstand the water flow impact from the evaporator assembly 210 and external vibration, thereby prolonging the service life of the water tray 310.

[0079] In an implementation that can be implemented, referring to Figure 7 As shown, the water tray 310 can be tapered from the tray bottom 314 to the tray opening 315. In this way, the tapered design can concentrate the condensed water flow to the tray bottom 314, reduce water diffusion, and improve water collection efficiency.

[0080] Alternatively, in the embodiments of the present application, referring to Figure 6 As shown, the water tray 310 can be flared from the tray bottom 314 to the tray opening 315; wherein the water tray 310 can further include a water baffle 313, one end of the water baffle 313 is connected to the edge of the tray opening 315 of the water tray 310, the other end of the water baffle 313 extends to the center of the water tray 310, and the water baffle 313 blocks at least part of the tray opening 315.

[0081] In this way, the flared design increases the opening area of the water tray 310, thereby increasing the collection area of the condensed water, so that more condensed water can be effectively collected; especially when the water flow is large, it helps to quickly collect and guide the water flow.

[0082] The design of the water baffle 313 can serve as a physical barrier to effectively block the splashing and overflow of water droplets that can occur during flow. For example, the design of the water baffle 313 can be adjusted according to application requirements.

[0083] In an implementation that can be implemented, the edge of the tray bottom 314 of the water tray 310 can be provided with a flow guide groove, and the end of the flow guide groove can be provided with a drain port. The flow guide groove is configured to guide the condensed water to flow to the drain port of the water tray 310.

[0084] For example, the flow guide groove can be a U-shaped groove; or the flow guide groove can be a curved or spiral groove, and the present embodiment does not limit this. The shape and size of the flow guide groove can be set according to the actual shape of the water tray 310.

[0085] In this way, the condensed water can be quickly discharged, reducing the residence time of the condensed water on the tray bottom 314, and improving the discharge efficiency of the condensed water.

[0086] In an implementable embodiment, the bottom 314 of the water pan 310 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the bottom 314 is provided with a drain port, wherein the drain port is located at the lowest position of the bottom 314 in the height direction of the housing 100.

[0087] In this way, the condensate water can be quickly and effectively drained by the action of gravity, reducing the residence time of the condensate water in the bottom 314 and reducing the risk of condensate water overflow, keeping the inside of the air conditioner dry and clean.

[0088] In an implementable embodiment, referring to Figure 10 It can also include a water tank 320, which is located below the water pan 310 in the height direction of the kitchen air conditioner, and the water tank 320 is in communication with the water pan 310, and the water outlet of the water tank 320 is in communication with the outside of the housing 100.

[0089] In this way, the provision of the water tank 320 provides additional condensate water storage space, enabling the system to effectively collect and store more condensate water in the case of high humidity or long running time, reducing the need for frequent drainage and improving the running efficiency of the system; the design of the water tank 320 below the water pan 310 utilizes the action of gravity to ensure that the water flows naturally into the water tank 320, further reducing the risk of water overflow and leakage.

[0090] In an implementable embodiment, the end of the bottom 314 of the water pan 310 near the water tank 320 is lower than the end of the bottom 314 of the water pan 310 away from the water tank 320 relative to the horizontal plane.

[0091] In this way, the condensate water can naturally flow to the low end, i.e. the end near the water tank 320, under the action of gravity, and this natural drainage method reduces the residence of condensate water on the water pan 310 and prevents water overflow or accumulation.

[0092] In an implementable embodiment, referring to Figure 10 It can also include a drain pipe 340 and a drain pump 330; the inlet of the drain pipe 340 is in communication with the drain pump 330, the outlet of the drain pipe 340 is in communication with the housing 100, and the drain pump 330 is configured to drive the condensate water in the water tank 320 to be transported to the outside of the housing 100 through the drain pipe 340.

[0093] In this way, the introduction of the drain pump 330 significantly improves the drainage capacity of the condensate water, ensuring efficient operation of the system; in addition, the installation position of the drain pump 330 is not limited. For example, the drain pump 330 can be provided in the water tank 320, which can avoid occupying the space of the water pan 310, thereby realizing the integration of complex functions using limited internal space, optimizing the spatial layout inside the air conditioner, and making the overall structure more compact.

[0094] The application provides a kitchen air conditioner, comprising a shell, an evaporator assembly and a water pan configured to collect condensed water of the evaporator assembly, the bottom of the water pan having a convex structure opposite to a water dripping area of the evaporator assembly. The water pan of the application helps to reduce the rebound and splash of the water droplets when they hit the bottom of the water pan during the water collection process, thereby preventing the water droplets from splashing out of the water pan, keeping the interior of the air conditioner and the kitchen environment clean, and improving the user experience.

[0095] In the description of the application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connecting" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixedly connected, can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship of two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0096] In the description of the application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only intended to facilitate the description of the application and simplify the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the application.

[0097] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth" and the like (if any) in the specification and claims of the application and the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to describe a particular order or sequence. It should be understood that the data thus used can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0098] In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product or device comprising a series of steps or units does not have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but can include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to the process, method, product or device.

[0099] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, but not to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that: it can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement for part or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A kitchen air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes a housing (100), an evaporator assembly (210), and a drip tray (310); both the evaporator assembly (210) and the drip tray (310) are disposed within the housing (100); The drip tray (310) is disposed below the evaporator assembly (210) and is configured to collect the condensate from the evaporator assembly (210). The bottom (314) of the water receiving tray (310) has a protruding structure (312) that is directly opposite the dripping area of ​​the evaporator assembly (210).

2. The kitchen air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the evaporator assembly (210) has a recessed structure (211) that forms a dripping area of ​​the evaporator assembly (210). The shape of the protruding structure (312) is adapted to the shape of the recessed structure (211).

3. The kitchen air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The projected area of ​​the recessed structure (211) on the plane of the bottom (314) of the water receiving tray (310) is greater than the area of ​​the protruding structure (312).

4. The kitchen air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The protruding structure (312) is integrally formed with the water receiving tray (310); and / or, along the longitudinal section of the kitchen air conditioner, the cross-sectional shape of the protruding structure (312) includes any one of conical, hemispherical, frustum-shaped or streamlined.

5. The kitchen air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The water receiving tray (310) includes a tray sidewall (311) surrounding the periphery of the tray bottom (314), the tray sidewall (311) extending from the tray bottom (314) to a portion of the side of the evaporator assembly (210); The sidewall (311) of the water receiving tray (310) extends from the bottom (314) of the water receiving tray (310) to the opening (315) of the water receiving tray (310) and is inclined relative to the plane where the bottom (314) of the tray is located.

6. The kitchen air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water receiving tray (310) is tapered from the bottom (314) to the opening (315); Alternatively, the water receiving tray (310) is flared from the bottom (314) to the opening (315); wherein the water receiving tray (310) further includes a baffle plate (313), one end of the baffle plate (313) is connected to the edge of the opening (315) of the water receiving tray (310), and the other end of the baffle plate (313) extends toward the center of the water receiving tray (310), and the baffle plate (313) blocks at least part of the opening (315).

7. The kitchen air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The bottom (314) edge of the water receiving tray (310) is provided with a guide groove, and the end of the guide groove is provided with a drain outlet. The guide groove is configured to guide the condensate to the drain outlet of the water receiving tray (310).

8. The kitchen air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The bottom (314) of the water receiving tray (310) is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the bottom (314) is provided with a drain outlet; In the height direction of the outer casing (100), the drain outlet is located at the lowest position of the bottom of the pan (314).

9. The kitchen air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, It also includes a water tank (320), which is located below the water receiving tray (310) along the height direction of the kitchen air conditioner. The water tank (320) is connected to the water receiving tray (310), and the water outlet of the water tank (320) is connected to the outside of the outer casing (100).

10. The kitchen air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, Relative to the horizontal plane, the bottom (314) of the water receiving tray (310) is closer to the water tank (320) at one end and lower than the bottom (314) of the water receiving tray (310) away from the water tank (320) at the other end.

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